Grand Tour Of America's West End Rapid City (Summer 2018)A journey of contrasts through lively and glamorous cities like San Francisco and LA with the rugged, peaceful beauty of the iconic National Parks of the West.

Additional Included HighlightsSedona: Visit this Red Rock Country artists' colonyGrand Canyon: Enjoy stunning viewsCameron: Stop at the Historic Trading PostGlen Canyon: Visit the damBryce Canyon National Park: Enjoy the rugged beauty with a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the hoodoosSalt Lake City: View the headquarters for the Mormon religionJackson: See the town's iconic antler archGrand Teton National Park: Enjoy views of Jenny LakeYellowstone National Park: See Old Faithful and the other natural wondersBlack Hills: Witness the huge Crazy Horse Memorial and the famous Mount Rushmore National MemorialSan Francisco: See the cable cars, Union Square and Golden Gate BridgeSonoma: Explore the shops of this Spanish PlazaYosemite National Park: Experience the natural beauty and wildlife. See the El Capitan and Half Dome rock formationsSan Joaquin Valley: Stop at a historic fruit standCarmel-by-the-Sea: Browse the art galleries and shopsSanta Barbara: Drive down State Street, view the Court House and Stearns WharfSanta Monica: Stroll along the Third Street PromenadeLos Angeles: Drive along Sunset Boulevard, see the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese TheaterScenic Drives: 17-Mile Drive past the Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Authentic Regional FlavoursGrand Canyon: Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at the Thunderbird Room while taking in views of the South Rim.UCross: Savour a hearty ranch style Highlight Dinner.Custer: Toast to the finale of your tour at a lively Celebration Dinner with wine.Sonoma: Sample a private tasting at a local Sonoma vineyard.Monterey: Dinner with wine is available from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around Evening.Included Quality Dining: 22 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 11 Dinners (D) with wine (DW).

Signature ExperiencesGrand Canyon: Join a Local Expert for an informative presentation and witness the burnt orange hues of the canyon walls.Monument Valley: Join a Navajo guide in an open-air vehicle to explore the iconic vistas of this Navajo Tribal Park.UCross: Spend your morning with included horseback riding* in your beautiful surroundings.Deadwood: Historical Wild West figures such as Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane called Deadwood home. Learn about the Gold Rush and the town's notable residents aboard Kevin Costner's Original Deadwood Tour.Deadwood: Enjoy an audience with Lakota tribe members as they share a live narrative of the Great Sioux Nation.San Francisco: Revisit the 'Summer of Love' with a Local Expert and former hippie at Haight-Ashbury, the iconic district where the hippie counterculture evolved.

Stay At The Best AddressesSan Francisco: Timeless yet modern, The Westin St Francis Union Square has a vibrant, directly located on Union Square, with cable cars stopping just outside the doors.National Parks Hotels: Insight stays centrally located within the National Park. In these cases, the hotels are much more rustic and typical of the natural environment.Lake Powell: We guarantee rooms with lake-views, picture-perfect vistas and breathtaking sunsets at Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas.Zion National Park: Stay in rustic charming lodges, located right inside the National Parks.Las Vegas: SlSleek modern decor and the luxurious furnishings make every guest feel like royalty at the ARIA Resort and Casino.Salt Lake City: Centrally located downtown with views of the Salt Lake Valley and mountain peaks.Grand Tetons: Stay right inside the National Park at the desirable Jackson Lake Lodge. One of the largest of all the eco-friendly resorts, with breathtaking views.Yellowstone: Insight stays at centrally located within the National Park. In these cases, the hotels are much more rustic and typical of the natural environment.UCross: Enjoy a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere during your stay at the Ranch at UCross with the natural scenic beauty of the surroundings.Spearfish: Deep in the heart of beautiful canyons you will find Spearfish Canyon Lodge. Built and decorated in the style of the old lodges of the West.Custer: Insight stays centrally located within the State Park. In these cases, the hotels are much more rustic and typical of the natural environment.Sonoma: The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa is surrounded by lush vineyards and dotted with natural hot springs.Yosemite: Stay in the park and enjoy Yosemite after the crowds have left, just a short walk to Yosemite Falls.Monterey: Located on Cannery Row, Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa is the most dramatic waterfront hotel in California.Santa Barbara: Stay at the Double Tree Fess Parker in beautiful mission-style rooms, with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains.Los Angeles: Stay at JW Marriott Los Angeles LA. LIVE. situated in downtown LA, within walking distance of the city's most noteworthy attractions.Scottsdale: Wander the grounds of this desert oasis, leaving behind your hectic lifestyle to relax and renew.

Top Rated HighlightsLake Powell: A testament to the power of water over rock, glide through the narrow sandstone turns of Antelope Canyon during your cruise.Zion Canyon: The most relaxing and informative way to see the grandeur and natural features of the canyon is by a private shuttle that includes live commentary.Yellowstone: Upper Geyser Basin boasts the highest concentration of spouting geysers, hot springs, and steaming fumaroles in the world.Cody: Explore the award-winning Buffalo Bill Center of the West, known for its excellent Western art collection, firearms and natural history.Santa Barbara: Visit Mission Santa Barbara, a historic Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1786.

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